Weekend Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Pictured: Denby “Jet Dots” Large Mug, 14 oz., available at Macy’s for $35.10 (normally $39).

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Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Non-Iron Fitted Bold Textured Stripe French Cuff Dress Shirt

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s TPS was suggested (independently) by readers LPC and N: this lovely classic, non-iron, fitted shirt from Brooks Brothers. There are quite a few on sale at the moment in the “clearance” section and in stores — and with the…

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Suit of the Week

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Lord, this suit is…

Wednesday’s TPS Report: Wrapped-In-Ruffles Jacket

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re noticing an ever-so-slight Victorian bent to clothes for fall — a lot of high collars, ruffles, and so forth, and this jacket by Charlie & Robin fits nicely in with the trend. We’re normally opposed to ruffles at work,…